Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Overview

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton averaged 5.2 violations per inspection across 13 inspections between 2024 and 2025, matching the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, three disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines were issued, and the inspection record shows escalating enforcement activity in late 2025. Employee health policy violations appeared in five inspections, and proper hand-washing violations were cited in four inspections. A September 10, 2025 inspection documented 36 violations including six high-priority findings—management awareness, food in good condition, shell stock requirements, time as a control measure, and consumer advisory failures—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in July 2023. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it cited six basic violations related to hand-washing and consumer advisory.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
67Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025074890 $400.00 Sep 10, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025014209 $400.00 Jan 6, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024054455 $200.00 Aug 12, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the prep area of the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-29: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the prep area of the kitchen

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 6 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton last inspected?
Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton had?
Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton find?
Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
No, Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton been fined?
Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Kapow Asian Noodle Bar (2023-2023).

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